What is the name of your organization?
Junyi Academy Foundation
What is the name of your solution?
Localized “Future Textbook”
Provide a one-line summary or tagline for your solution.
The future of textbooks combines print, MOOCs, and AI tutors to tackle the 2 sigma problem in education.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
台灣
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
China
What type of organization is your solution team?
Nonprofit
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What specific problem are you solving?
The "factory model" of education—one-size-fits-all, lecture-based instruction—remains dominant across public education systems in APAC. This results in widespread learning gaps and low learner engagement, especially among students in under-resourced or large-classroom settings. Although access to devices and internet connectivity is growing, high-quality, personalized, and culturally relevant learning content remains scarce.
The scale of the problem is vast: in the regions we aim to serve, there are over 2.4 million K-12 students in Taiwan, 670K in Hong Kong, 100K in Macau, 5.7 million in Malaysia, and 520K in Singapore—over 9.3 million learners in total, who share Chinese-medium education systems and communities. These students require more than access—they need adaptive content aligned with how they actually learn.
Decades ago, Bloom’s “2 Sigma Problem” demonstrated that one-on-one tutoring could dramatically improve student performance. Yet, replicating such individualized support at scale—within the constraints of public education systems—remains a global challenge. As digital infrastructure improves, the pressing question is no longer “Can students go online?” but rather “Can they actually learn better online?” That is the gap we aim to close.
What is your solution?
The “Future Textbook” is a hybrid learning model designed to bring differentiated teaching and online-merge-offline learning into public school classrooms. It combines printed handouts, culturally localized MOOCs, and an AI-powered learning assistant.
In class, students use printed worksheets embedded with QR codes. Scanning them leads to bite-sized video lessons tailored to the topic. Students learn at their own pace, and when they’re stuck, the AI assistant guides them through questions step by step—without giving direct answers.
Teachers use the same platform to access instant video summaries, generate lesson plans and exit tickets, and adapt instruction based on real-time data. This supports differentiated teaching, where students of varying levels receive content and guidance matched to their needs.
The model supports online-merge-offline (OMO) learning by combining the flexibility of digital tools with the accessibility of print. It works even in classrooms with limited devices or connectivity, making it both scalable and inclusive.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
We serve public primary and secondary school students in Taiwan, starting with 2.4 million learners navigating rigid, exam-driven education systems. These students—especially in large or mixed-level classrooms—struggle to keep up, often lacking the confidence, pacing, or support they need to succeed.
Our solution gives them access to bite-sized, personalized content and AI guidance, helping them learn at their own pace and regain control over their learning.
Teachers, overwhelmed by limited prep time and diverse learning levels in their classrooms, often feel unsupported in delivering differentiated teaching. We support them with tools to generate custom lesson plans, track progress, and adapt instruction more effectively.
For parents, especially in under-resourced areas, we provide free, high-quality educational resources that help their children thrive—whether or not they can afford tutoring or private schools.
Ultimately, our solution restores belief—in students’ ability to learn, teachers’ ability to reach every child, and families’ hope that education can unlock a better future.
